Chris Chibnall is a British television writer and producer best known for his work on several popular UK drama series. Born on March 1970, he gained prominence for creating and writing the crime drama "Broadchurch," which received critical acclaim and several awards. Chibnall's earlier work includes writing episodes for TV shows such as "Life on Mars" and "Law & Order: UK." He also contributed to the long-running science fiction series "Doctor Who" as a writer before taking over as the showrunner from Steven Moffat in 2017. During his tenure as showrunner, he introduced Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, marking the first time the iconic role was played by a woman. Chibnall's work is noted for its character-driven narratives and often explores complex social and emotional themes.